HR 1551
118th Congress
House
Health
Medicaid
Unemployment
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
Introduced: March 10, 2023
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults.
Specifically, the bill requires individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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